India announces USD 5,00,000 assistance to earthquake-hit Vanuata

7.4-magnitude earthquake struck near Vanuatu’s coast in the South Pacific Ocean on December 17

Tribune News Service

New Delhi, Updated At : 12:45 PM Jan 02, 2025 IST

A vehicle is trapped beneath a collapsed building following a strong earthquake in Port Vila, Vanuatu, on December 17, 2024, in this screengrab taken from a social media video. Jeremy Ellison/via Reuters

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India on Thursday announced an assistance of USD 500,000 to earthquake-hit Vanuatu.

A 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck near Vanuatu’s coast in the South Pacific Ocean on December 17 last year, resulting in destruction to life and property.

India also extended its condolences to the people of Vanuatu whose kin were killed in the natural calamity.

In a statement, Ministry of External Affairs(MEA) said Vanuata is a close friend and partner under the forum for India-Pacific Islands Cooperation (FIPIC).

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